Certified Fire Protection Specialists: How To Tell if Fire Suppression Systems Impacted Fire Losses | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 37

In this episode, Alpine Intel Senior Account Manager Chris Nichols is joined by National Fire Experts Certified Fire Protection Specialists (CFPS) Ted Forbes and Ryan Bain to discuss why it’s important to evaluate fire suppression systems following a fire incident. You’ll understand the difference between the certified fire investigators who determine origin and cause and the fire protection specialists who analyze whether fire suppression systems prevented or failed to prevent the spread of a fire. This can help adjusters determine what may have caused additional losses and if there may be other concerns at a property. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Discussed in This Episode: 

• The roles of Certified Fire Protection Specialists and certified fire investigators  
• When during the claims process an adjuster should call for a CFPS  
• How CFPS investigations can be done virtually  
• Different types of Automatic Extinguishing Systems  
• How location and codes impact findings 
• Stories from the field about CFPS investigations 

Additional Resources:

• Article: Investigating Fire Suppression Systems After Commercial Fires
• Article: 5 Questions to Ask After a Kitchen Fire
• Case Study: Certified Fire Protection Specialist Case Study: Investigating a Restaurant Fire
• Guide: Adjuster’s Glossary of Fire Investigation Terms Guide

Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.